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    Default Just moved from Virginia

    Whatsup everyone?

    My name is Mark, I just moved to Monroe 2 days ago from Virginia.

    Ive got a PT Cruiser. Go ahead, flame on. I wanted to build something no one else is building.

    so far:
    Ram air
    AGP 50 trim turbo
    AGP hard pipes
    DCR throttlebody
    DCR top end modifier
    DCR stroker kit
    Extensive port and polish
    Crower cams
    Crower valve train
    5 angle valve job
    Fidanza gears
    Balance shafts removed
    Windage tray, crank scraper
    UEGO Controller
    Hallman boost controller
    NeedsWings downpipe
    MSD ignition setup
    Aeromotive FPR
    Map clamp
    Walbro 255 pump
    Eibach suspension
    Prothane mounts and bushings
    And a whole lot more

    Put down 438 hp/446 tq at the wheels @ 16 lbs. Ive run up to 26 lbs safely, but no dyno numbers yet. 100 shot wet kit and enginerunup mist system have not been fired yet.

    Its charcoal grey metallic with black top, flat black 18 inch wheels, flatblack trim and mirrors.

    Its been lightened a bit, 3115 with me in it.

    Ive seen a few modified cars rolling around but havent talked to anyone yet.

    Someone PM me when and where people meet up. In Virginia there was somehting car related going on every night. Id like to see how the cars are done down here, and meet some like minded people.

    Im a laid back dude, and car enthusiast. Not here to talk trash, just add input as an engine builder and enthusiast. People should build whatever makes them happy. I dont care what the make and model is, as long as its done right, and makes decent numbers - I like it.



    and you guys here have way better smilies then the Virginia forums.




    This was taken at the mopar nationals last month - the new motor was only in the car for a few days, and the rims and tires were put on that morning.

    Im going to try and take better pics of it today. Im leaving in a few to take it get detailed after the long ride from Va.

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    I PERSONALLY HATE PT CRUISERS..BUT THOSE WHEELS AND COLOR OF UR CAR ARE AWESOME



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    You travel with so much luggage that it wont fit in a wagon? you dating a kardashian?

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    No a PT fan either but thats a nice ride.....Welcome to IA.

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    Welcome to IA. I like what you did with the PT! Reps for having a bit of individuality.



    Throw up some pics of the engine bay will ya!

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    Quote Originally Posted by One_Bad_SHO
    Welcome to IA. I like what you did with the PT! Reps for having a bit of individuality.



    Throw up some pics of the engine bay will ya!
    thanks. Ill shoot some pics today. All of the ones I have are on my girls computer thats not unpacked ffrom the move yet.

    Quote Originally Posted by Artrui
    No a PT fan either but thats a nice ride.....Welcome to IA.
    Im not a huge fan either, but its embarsssing to others when they lose to a PT Cruiser. Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by Sammich
    I PERSONALLY HATE PT CRUISERS..BUT THOSE WHEELS AND COLOR OF UR CAR ARE AWESOME
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by boostcontrol
    Im not a huge fan either, but its embarsssing to others when they lose to a PT Cruiser. Thanks
    reps for this



    Quote Originally Posted by Sinfix_15 View Post
    You travel with so much luggage that it wont fit in a wagon? you dating a kardashian?

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    Quote Originally Posted by boostcontrol
    Im not a huge fan either, but its embarsssing to others when they lose to a PT Cruiser. Thanks
    <---Ford Taurus

    I can relate!

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    damn...400+ hp
    thats a PT i can actually respect
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    Hey man welcome. and its definitly awsome that your doin something different.

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    Welcome to the online cyber circle jerk, dude. People here are a bit on the e-thug side. Becareful, some of these people are ruthless. They'll pick you up and slam you head first on a sidewalk and fuck you sideways if you show any signs of emotion or remorse.

    Besides the riced out grill the car is actually decent lookin'. Once again, welcome and enjoy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maniacurabus06
    Welcome to the online cyber circle jerk, dude. People here are a bit on the e-thug side. Becareful, some of these people are ruthless. They'll pick you up and slam you head first on a sidewalk and fuck you sideways if you show any signs of emotion or remorse.

    Besides the riced out grill the car is actually decent lookin'. Once again, welcome and enjoy.
    So basicaly it has the same asshats on this forum that most car forums have.

    And my riced out grill is actually pretty rare. It was made by SoCal Customs and theres only 3 of them in the country. SoCal turns out some pretty badass street rods and shit.

    In fact, theres only 21 Turbo PT Cruiser Convertibles this color with these options. They only made that first gen body style in a vert for 1 year, and only made that color for a few monthes.
    Quote Originally Posted by Kasper
    Hey man welcome. and its definitly awsome that your doin something different.
    Thanks for the welcome.
    Quote Originally Posted by Cown3d
    damn...400+ hp
    thats a PT i can actually respect
    Thanks bro. Im aiming for high 500s once its tuned and spraying properly. Its been tough getting the computer, AEM stuff, wastegate actuator and boost controller to work together. I can still squeeze some more out of the cams by indexing them better.

    If you get on youtube, theres a user by the name of TotalSleeper who put down 599 at the wheels with a small shot if nitrous, and a big turbo, with all stock internals. So I know that it can be done.

    Quote Originally Posted by One_Bad_SHO
    <---Ford Taurus

    I can relate!
    Yeap
    Quote Originally Posted by Sammich
    reps for this
    word.



    So whats there to do around here? My car is at Athens Street detailing now getting cleaned up.

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    damn dude, this is the first TASTEFULLY modded PT i have ever seen. not a fan of the grill, but its your car and as long as you like it, keep it. GREAT numbers too.

    theres a few decent meets in gwinnett county, but its gonna be a decent drive from where youre at. the sonic off of riverside parkway in duluth is good every thursday night from about 8 til 11 or 12. and then theres the varsity in atlanta which is HUGE every first thursday of every month. google the stuff i said because idk any of the addresses off the top of my head.

    hope to see you at some meets man.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thighs
    damn dude, this is the first TASTEFULLY modded PT i have ever seen. not a fan of the grill, but its your car and as long as you like it, keep it. GREAT numbers too.

    theres a few decent meets in gwinnett county, but its gonna be a decent drive from where youre at. the sonic off of riverside parkway in duluth is good every thursday night from about 8 til 11 or 12. and then theres the varsity in atlanta which is HUGE every first thursday of every month. google the stuff i said because idk any of the addresses off the top of my head.

    hope to see you at some meets man.
    Thanks man. Ive been tossing around the idea of powder coating the grille black. The interior is flat blacked out with hot rod style red and white pinstriping around the gauges.

    Im house shopping the area so I dont know where ill end up.

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    awesome ride bro

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    Wow very nice!

    Shoot me a PM. Would love to photograph something new!

    You can see some of my work here www.hp-photo.net ---- Go to one of the car galleries obviously haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    Wow very nice!

    Shoot me a PM. Would love to photograph something new!

    You can see some of my work here www.hp-photo.net ---- Go to one of the car galleries obviously haha

    defintely, sounds good.

    I just got the car back from the car wash - he did a great job. These were taken with my cell phone, and im no photographer











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    umm... all I can say is... wow



    welcome. Much respect for this build.
    Back to being stock and slow

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    Shoot me a PM.

    We get some shots
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    Quote Originally Posted by boostcontrol
    Put down 438 hp/446 tq at the wheels @ 16 lbs. Ive run up to 26 lbs safely, but no dyno numbers yet.





    Welcome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    Shoot me a PM.

    We get some shots
    PM Shot

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    Welcome.
    Thanks. I need to dyno it once it gets tuned better at higher boost.
    Theres still more to squeeze out of it.
    Quote Originally Posted by Motivation
    umm... all I can say is... wow



    welcome. Much respect for this build.
    Thanks man. Looks like theres some pretty nice cars in the area. Cant wait to meet everyone.

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    sooooo someone wanna pm me where anyone meets in my area?

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    Nice all I can say is Have fun working under that tight azz engine bay!

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    so much respect for being different. I had to reread 3x times to believe it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJ25RUN
    so much respect for being different. I had to reread 3x times to believe it.
    thanks man. If i can learn where the hangouts are Ill be out and about to show the car to everyone. Ive heard word of a meet in winder, but dont know when and where.

    Quote Originally Posted by Tech5
    Nice all I can say is Have fun working under that tight azz engine bay!

    The motor came out through the top in pieces. When it was time to get it back in we had to build a stand for it, mount it on the stand, put the car on the lift and lower it around the motor and stand.

    The whole front end was off the car. It was a tight fit. Everything I need to get to is easy to reach now. Im in the process of relocating the battery under the car where the spare tire used to be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by boostcontrol
    sooooo someone wanna pm me where anyone meets in my area?
    what no one hangs out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by boostcontrol
    sooooo someone wanna pm me where anyone meets in my area?
    http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...isplay.php?f=6


    Yeah, there are a lot of meets. Just no one wants to get embarassed by a PT Cruiser. lol
    Back to being stock and slow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Motivation
    http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/...isplay.php?f=6


    Yeah, there are a lot of meets. Just no one wants to get embarassed by a PT Cruiser. lol
    haha

    I looked at all of those but I have no idea where any of those are. Im a Georgia newbie.

    I was looking for like a nightly hangout spot. I see Tuesdays in winder.

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    hmmm... I'm not exactly sure what Monroe is close by. Most of the time there are weekly meets. It seems that across GA, Sonic meets are popular and seem to be on Tuesday nights... Heck, go to that section and make a thread for anyone close to Monroe, see who responds and wants to have a meet there. Might end up starting your own.
    Back to being stock and slow

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    Car looks great.

    Where are you from in VA? I moved here in November from Chesapeake.

    My cousins live in Monroe....hello middle of no where.

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    Quote Originally Posted by neverenough
    Car looks great.

    Where are you from in VA? I moved here in November from Chesapeake.

    My cousins live in Monroe....hello middle of no where.

    Sorry to revive an old thread.


    I moved from Newport News, right across the water from where you were.

    Monroe is a big change, im not sure why im here.
    Yes, I'm the one with the PT Cruiser

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    welcome....
    i used to live in falls church, VA btw
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